New MusicNewsOscar Jerome – ‘Breathe Deep’: Album Review by Matt Brazel Breathe Deep. It’s an instruction that applies to a great number of circumstances. For Oscar Jerome, the words carry weight in the face of political…
FeaturesHistorical shitposting and the importance of absurdist humour in music by Matt Brazel Innovation in music is treated as serious business. There’s a romance to it, an implication that a moment of inspiration will dictate the output of…
NewsPop CultureHere’s Iggy Pop reading a tribute to his dog on ‘Bedtime Stories’ by Matt Brazel The New Museum in Manhattan has launched a new digital art project called Bedtime Stories. Designed by Maurizio Cattelan, Bedtime Stories invites musicians, artists, and other pop…
New MusicNewsThe new Dinosaur Jr. album is finished, says Lou Barlow by Matt Brazel In December 2019, Dinosaur Jr. bassist Lou Barlow revealed plans to record their 12th studio LP. Almost six months later, Barlow has once again taken…
NewsEric Andre announces new Netflix special, ‘Legalize Everything’ by Matt Brazel One of the modern world’s leading comedians, Eric Andre, has announced his very first standup special on Netflix. The show was recorded in New Orleans…
NewsInside the world’s last Blockbuster store, somehow still standing proud by Matt Brazel It’s the Castle-esque underdog story of our time; the world’s last-ever Blockbuster store is still standing, against all odds. The store in the city of…
NewsPowderfinger are reuniting for a one-off charity show! by Matt Brazel After a decade of nearly complete silence, Aussie rock heroes Powderfinger are making a triumphant return to the stage. The beloved Brisbane boys announced that they…
New MusicNewsLISTEN: Jon Hopkins – ‘Singing Bowl (Ascension)’ by Matt Brazel Electronic Producer Jon Hopkins has shared a new track, Singing Bowl (Ascension). He wrote the piece to foster meditative experiences during the stressful imposition of self-isolation….
NewsMassive Attack’s Robert Del Naja is selling a new print for charity by Matt Brazel Massive Attack‘s Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja has released a new printed artwork called PROTECTION. The artwork is available for purchase over the next 10 days….
New MusicNewsBob Dylan announces new album ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’, shares song by Matt Brazel Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has announced the release of his first album of original songs in 8 years. Rough and Rowdy Ways will come out…
New MusicJosh Sampson channels the songwriting greats on first single ‘Run to Me’ by Matt Brazel There’s nothing more enthralling than that old romantic story of quitting a full-time job to pursue an artistic endeavour. For Josh Sampson, this ideal has…
NewsBrian Howe, singer of Bad Company, has died aged 66 by Matt Brazel Brian Howe, who served eight years as the lead vocalist for British hard-rock band Bad Company, has died aged 66. Howe passed away after going…
ListsNew MusicNewsHappy Listening: The 5 best new releases of the week by Matt Brazel Another week has passed us by, which means it’s time for a fresh round of new tunes. We’ve compiled a handsome list of the best…
